Vontimitta Kodandarama Temple
Major Rama shrine and state Rama Navami venue
⭐ Why it is famous
Major Rama shrine and state Rama Navami venue. The site is associated with Rama and is an important part of the sacred geography of Andhra Pradesh.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The 'Kodandarama Temple' at Vontimitta is one of the most prominent Sri Rama temples in Andhra Pradesh and serves as the official venue for the State-sponsored Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam celebrations during Sri Rama Navami. The temple is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of Vijayanagara architecture in the Rayalaseema region, featuring intricately carved mandapas, monumental gopurams, and elaborate stone sculptures is dated to the 16th century. The temple complex is among the largest and most historically significant Rama temples in Andhra Pradesh and attracts tens of thousands of pilgrims annually.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Opening hours and ritual schedules can change; confirm locally or through an official temple or tourism source before travelling.
🙏 Darśan details
- Visit arrangements follow the customs of this temple; observe local instructions, dress respectfully and maintain silence in worship areas.
- Festival days, weekends and auspicious dates may bring longer queues; arrive early and allow extra time.
- Photography, footwear, bags and phone rules vary by site; use only designated counters and facilities.
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Vontimitta Kodandarama Temple, Kadapa, KadapaKadapa — State transport buses stop here.
Use the main road connections to Kadapa district; confirm the final local transfer and seasonal road conditions before departure.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Guesthouses and hotels in or near Kadapa
- Additional accommodation in the nearest district or transport centre in Andhra Pradesh
📅 Best time to visit
Choose a comfortable local season and confirm festival dates, weather and access conditions before travel.